about 13 hours ago

Lamont Roach Plans to Exploit Isaac Cruz’s Forward Style in San Antonio

“He’s a little too tough,” Roach said, predicting Cruz’s pressure will leave openings for clean counters in their WBC interim super lightweight title fight. Roach believes his timing and defense will punish Cruz’s risks, even if he’s not known as a knockout artist. Cruz’s granite chin has never failed him, but Roach sees a chance to shock him — and the division — at 140.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 14 hours ago

Eddie Hearn Cools Talk of David Benavidez Fight for Ben Whittaker

“We’re three or four fights away from fighting David Benavidez — that’s the truth,” Eddie Hearn said, shutting down calls from Benavidez and his father for an immediate matchup with Whittaker. The WBC has ordered Whittaker-Buatsi, but Hearn says Whittaker will debut in the U.S. in early 2026 instead. With only 11 fights, Hearn insists Whittaker needs development before entering the Benavidez tier.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 14 hours ago

Start Time, Venue, and Streaming Details for Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach

On Dec. 6, Cruz (28-3-1) defends his WBC interim 140-lb title against Roach (25-1-2) at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. It marks Cruz’s first defense since winning the belt in July. Roach enters after a disputed draw with Gervonta Davis. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET, with ringwalks at 11, live on Prime Video PPV for fans in the US.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 17 hours ago

Ryan Garcia Wants to Train with Khabib Nurmagomedov in Dagestan

“Just give me 2–3 years, Khabib, Ryan Makhachev,” Garcia said after previously chasing an MMA bout with Sean O’Malley that never materialized. Coming off his loss to Rolly Romero for the vacant WBA welterweight belt in his 147-pound debut, the 27-year-old has now locked in his next step: challenging WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on Feb. 21, 2026.

By Adarsh Ojha

2 days ago

Terence Crawford Stripped of His Undisputed Super Middleweight Crown

After dominating Canelo Álvarez to become the undisputed super middleweight champion in September, Crawford has been stripped of his WBC belt over unpaid sanctioning fees. Reportedly, Crawford failed to pay the required 0.6 percent of his $50 million purse, which amounted to approximately $300,000. The WBC has now ordered Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Christian Mbilli to fight for the vacant title.

By Afnan Chougle

3 days ago

Oleksandr Usyk Buries Jake Paul Ahead of Anthony Joshua Fight: ‘Rolls-Royce vs. Fiat’

Ahead of the December 19 Paul vs. Joshua Netflix fight, Usyk said, “Anthony will kill this guy… He is an Olympic champion. Jake is a sportsman, YouTuber, & showman.” Until now, Paul (12-1) has only fought retired MMA fighters & boxers; Joshua is an active & a two-time unified HW champion. Usyk added, “I will pray for Jake, because I want to fight him in the Octagon.”

By Adarsh Ojha

3 days ago

Boxer Chris Eubank Jr. Reveals Month-Long Health Struggles: ‘Finally Caught Up to Me’

Eubank Jr. posted a video showing himself unconscious in a hospital bed. He told, “I’ve been dealing with a lot of health issues over the last year. I will not box again until I’m back to 100%…I’ll do everything in my power to make sure the old me makes a big comeback.” Eubank Jr. (35-4) last fought Conor Benn, losing via decision on Nov 15.

By Adarsh Ojha

4 days ago

Lerone Murphy Impressed by Andrew Tate After Training Him Ahead of Misfits Title Fight

Murphy said Tate reached out through Luke Barnatt. He sparred, held pads, and stressed he wouldn’t be in Tate’s corner, saying he was only there to help. He described Tate as “awkward…hits hard…has good cardio,” predicting he’ll stop Chase DeMoor on December 20 in Dubai. Murphy doesn’t think Tate will pursue a full boxing career, saying he’s “rich enough not to fight.”

By Adarsh Ojha

4 days ago

UFC’s First Women’s Champ Ronda Rousey Rumored to Return for Boxing Match Vs. Katie Taylor

Reports say Rousey (12-2) is in talks for a 2026 boxing match with Taylor in Las Vegas, marking her first fight since back-to-back UFC losses in 2015–16. She later moved to WWE, becoming Women’s Champion and a WrestleMania headliner. Meanwhile, Taylor (25-1), coming off a win over Amanda Serrano, said she’s “ready to take on whatever challenge comes next.”

By Adarsh Ojha

4 days ago

Oleksandr Usyk Wants Deontay Wilder Next: Calls Him “One of the Greatest Heavyweights”

Usyk said, “I want a fight with Deontay Wilder. For me I think it’s interesting. He’s a world champion guy, very famous guy, he’s a strong guy." The unbeaten champ (24-0) hasn’t fought since stopping Daniel Dubois in July, while 40-year-old Wilder (44-4-1) returned with a win over Tyrrell Herndon in June but has now lost four of his last six fights overall.

By Adarsh Ojha

4 days ago

Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson Is Confirmed For January 2026

Lopez and Stevenson will meet in a blockbuster super lightweight headliner at The Ring 6 on January 31, live on DAZN PPV. Lopez (22-1), the reigning WBO junior welterweight champion, enters on a six-fight win streak. Stevenson (24-0), a former three-division world champion and current WBC lightweight champion, brings his undefeated record into one of 2026’s biggest all-American clashes.

By Afnan Chougle

4 days ago

Andrew Tate Praises Jake Paul’s Bold Move to Fight Anthony Joshua

Former kickboxing world champion has softened his stance on YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul ahead of his heavyweight bout vs. former two-time champion on December 19. Tate said he has “complete respect, huge respect” for Paul taking such a dangerous fight, calling it “retirement money” at worst. He praised Paul’s self-belief, adding, "I respect people who do things that are worthy of respect."

By Afnan Chougle

5 days ago

Manny Pacquiao Sets Condition Before Son Jimuel Pacquiao's Second Pro-Fight

Pacquiao said his son Jimuel “needs to improve his instincts and focus on his opponent” after a tense pro-debut. Pacquiao Jr. drew with Brendan Lally in a four-round lightweight bout last Saturday, with one judge scoring it 39-37 for him and two cards 38-38. Pacquiao added, “He can fight again, but I have to make sure I’m supervising his training.”

By Afnan Chougle

6 days ago

Andrew Tate Promises to “Break This Idiot’s Face” in His Boxing Debut Against Chase DeMoor

Ex-kickboxing world champion vowed, “I’m going to break this idiot’s face. I promise,” as he prepares for his pro boxing debut against Misfits heavyweight champion DeMoor on December 20 in Dubai. Tate, now CEO of Misfits Boxing, brings his kickboxing (76-9) background into the ring for a high-stakes fight. DeMoor is coming off a win against Devinson Guerra in October.

By Afnan Chougle

7 days ago

Jake Paul Says UFC's 2026 Matchups Prove the Muhammad Ali Act Should Stay Untouched

The Ali Act protects boxers from promoter abuse by ensuring fair contracts, rankings, and transparency. Now, Paul pointed to the UFC 324 and 325 bookings — Gaethje vs Pimblett for interim gold and Volkanovski vs Lopes 2, where fair contenders didn’t get the title fights. Paul said, "They want to give boxing the best fighting the best…so why are all the fans crying foul about?"

By Adarsh Ojha

7 days ago

Anthony Joshua Vows To ‘Break’ Jake Paul in December 19 Netflix Showdown

Joshua said he’ll “break his face,” “break his body up” and “stomp all over him,” promising to drag Paul into “another school of boxing” and knock him out. He said he must “cut him up” and finish quickly, noting longer rounds raise questions. Installed as a heavy favorite, Joshua still approaches the eight-round Miami fight with measured respect.

By Adarsh Ojha

7 days ago

Molly McCann Set for Second Pro Boxing Bout Against Unbeaten Ebonie Cotton in Birmingham

McCann returns on November 29 against Cotton on the Whittaker–Gavazi undercard, aiming to build momentum after switching from UFC success to boxing. Cotton enters undefeated, making the matchup a key hurdle before McCann’s title hopes in 2025. Their ringwalk is expected at 2:10 p.m. ET, with the full card streaming on DAZN in over 200 countries.

By Adarsh Ojha

7 days ago

Jake Paul Shares Sparring Rounds With Top Heavyweights Before Anthony Joshua Clash

Paul posted on Instagram showing him sparring Jared Anderson, Frank Sánchez, and Lawrence Okolie in preparation for his upcoming fight with Joshua. The Instagram story included shots of Paul posing with the trio after sparring rounds inside a gym. Paul will fight the former heavyweight champion in Miami on December 19, at heavyweight, with a 245-pound weight limit.

By Afnan Chougle

8 days ago

David Benavidez Eyes Cruiserweight After Stopping Anthony Yarde

Benavidez stopped Yarde in seven rounds to defend his light-heavyweight belt, then said he’s moving to cruiserweight to challenge Ramirez. He said, “Yarde came for war… but this is my world,” adding he won’t wait on Bivol or Beterbiev. Benavidez vowed to pursue titles at both weights, saying top names avoid him because he’s the “hardest fighter on the table.”

By Adarsh Ojha

8 days ago

Adam Azim to Headline January 31 BBC Two Show After Breaking Into Top 10

Azim, now 14-0 with 11 knockouts, will headline a BBC Two card on January 31 after climbing to No. 8 in The Ring’s junior-welterweight rankings. Shalom said it will be his “toughest test to date” and a “watershed moment” as he pushes toward world level. The 23-year-old has stopped five straight, including ex-champ Lipinets, and captured the European title.

By Adarsh Ojha

8 days ago

Tristan Hamm Launches Hamm Promotions, Announces December 13 Return on Badou Jack Card

Hamm said he’ll fight on December 13 in Hollywood as part of the Jack–Mikaelian WBC cruiserweight title rematch, calling it the launch of Hamm Promotions. He said he took control after inactivity with Misfits: “I put my career in the hands of KSI…it was time to put matters into my hands.” Hamm said Nate Diaz declined his offer, saying a new opponent announcement coming.

By Adarsh Ojha

9 days ago

Boxing’s Youngest Male Champion Abdullah Mason Embraces Big Moment

Mason became the WBO lightweight champion at 21 after outlasting Noakes in a Saudi firefight, making him boxing’s youngest active male titleholder. He said he’s “soaking it all in” after going 12 rounds, calling Noakes “pretty sturdy” and the bout “his fight.” Mason outlanded him 214-152 and won by scores of 115-113, 115-113 and 117-111 on the night.

By Adarsh Ojha

9 days ago

Manny Pacquiao’s Son Jimuel Set for Pro Boxing Debut

Pacquiao’s son debuts on November 29 at Pechanga Resort and Casino, sharing the spotlight with fellow debutant Lally. Both hope to stand out, though attention centers on the rising Pacquiao. The card includes former champ Parra vs Pierce, plus undefeated names Lorenzana, Washington and Zamarron as Manny Pacquiao Promotions stages its first U.S. event.

By Adarsh Ojha

9 days ago

Joe Rogan Calls Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua the Wildest Matchup Ever

Rogan said, “Realistically, it is one of the craziest propositions of all time,” noting Paul’s spar-like bout with 58-year-old Mike Tyson before facing “one of the scariest knockout artists” in the division. Paul (12-1) has yet to face an active top boxer, with his only big-name bout a loss to Tommy Fury. He now meets Joshua (28-4) on December 19.

By Adarsh Ojha

11 days ago

Gennady Golovkin Elected President of World Boxing

Golovkin (42-2) has been elected president of World Boxing for a three-year term. He succeeds Boris van der Vorst. The former unified middleweight champion called it “a privilege” and vowed to put athletes at “heart of every decision.” He pledged to restore trust in Olympic boxing as World Boxing, now IOC-recognized, prepares to run boxing competitions at the 2028 Olympics.

By Afnan Chougle

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